In Memory Of
Marion Diane Johnston
1948
2020
Marion Diane Johnston
August 11, 1948 — February 21, 2020
Marion ( Diane) Johnston, 71, of Casper, Wy passed away February 21, 2020 at Wyoming Medical Center.
Diane was born August 11, 1948 to Marion Hoyt and Bonnie Jean Bledsoe (Watts) in Shawnee, OK. Her and her sisters, Tommye and Shelley were raised in the suburbs of Oklahoma City until Diane was nine years old. The family moved to Japan as her father served in the Army/Air Corps. She was very proud of his service.
They returned to the Oklahoma City area, where she finished High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. She did not let her education end there as she was a lifelong student, whether in business or other varied interests.
She moved to Casper in the 1980's and worked in banking and at ICO-Platte Rod and Pipe and served as Comptroller for the Chamber of Commerce. She began her career at WIDC Frontier in 1986 as Vice President and also served as President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1990-1991. She was promoted to President of WIDC in 1991 and was instrumental in helping many small businesses begin in Casper and throughout Wyoming. She was named Women of Business Advocate of the Year for Wyoming. During this time she also served as Treasurer for the Nicolaysen Art Museum.
Diane loved to travel and enjoyed the ocean and its wildlife. She even swam with the dolphins. She treated her friends and employees to many wonderful trips. She liked to hunt, fish and shoot skeet with her Dad. She was an accomplished needlepoint artist and had her work displayed at the Governor's residence at one time.
Preceded in death by her parents, dear friend and business partner, Audrey Gillett and beloved cat, Topper (among others before him.)
Survived by her sisters, brother in law, Tom, dear friends, and beloved cat Rhiannon.
Family and friends would like to thank Dr. Cotant and staff and everyone at US Renal Centers for their care and compassion on behalf of Diane.
No services will be held per Diane's wishes.
Donations in her memory may be made to
Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
854 State Highway 270
Hartville, WY 82215-9706
Please check back later for more information. To leave a special message for Marion's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Diane was born August 11, 1948 to Marion Hoyt and Bonnie Jean Bledsoe (Watts) in Shawnee, OK. Her and her sisters, Tommye and Shelley were raised in the suburbs of Oklahoma City until Diane was nine years old. The family moved to Japan as her father served in the Army/Air Corps. She was very proud of his service.
They returned to the Oklahoma City area, where she finished High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. She did not let her education end there as she was a lifelong student, whether in business or other varied interests.
She moved to Casper in the 1980's and worked in banking and at ICO-Platte Rod and Pipe and served as Comptroller for the Chamber of Commerce. She began her career at WIDC Frontier in 1986 as Vice President and also served as President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1990-1991. She was promoted to President of WIDC in 1991 and was instrumental in helping many small businesses begin in Casper and throughout Wyoming. She was named Women of Business Advocate of the Year for Wyoming. During this time she also served as Treasurer for the Nicolaysen Art Museum.
Diane loved to travel and enjoyed the ocean and its wildlife. She even swam with the dolphins. She treated her friends and employees to many wonderful trips. She liked to hunt, fish and shoot skeet with her Dad. She was an accomplished needlepoint artist and had her work displayed at the Governor's residence at one time.
Preceded in death by her parents, dear friend and business partner, Audrey Gillett and beloved cat, Topper (among others before him.)
Survived by her sisters, brother in law, Tom, dear friends, and beloved cat Rhiannon.
Family and friends would like to thank Dr. Cotant and staff and everyone at US Renal Centers for their care and compassion on behalf of Diane.
No services will be held per Diane's wishes.
Donations in her memory may be made to
Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
854 State Highway 270
Hartville, WY 82215-9706
Please check back later for more information. To leave a special message for Marion's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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